This is a painting of a black skimmer bird in flight over the ocean. The painting captures the bird with its long, black wings which contrast against its white underbelly, and a bright red bill that is slightly open as it skims the surface of the sea. The ocean beneath the bird has subtle waves, while the sky above has a serene gradient of blues and grays. The painting exemplifies detailed and naturalistic representation, commonly associated with ornithological illustrations. This is in the style of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1836
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paperr
- Dimensions
- 3117 × 3108 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original